Systems & Project Manager, Innovate@BU

Innovate@BU is a campus-wide initiative that empowers all Boston University students, regardless of major, to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and the skills to turn ideas into impactful solutions. The Systems & Project Manager keeps Innovate@BU's internal systems, data, and public-facing information accurate, connected, and easy for the team to use. The role manages projects and program operations, ensures staff can confidently use the technology it oversees, and turns data into clear insights. Reporting to the Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, the role manages internal workflows, software resources and reporting; supports Innovate@BU's in-house application; and coordinates website updates, communications planning and social media publishing.

A cover letter is required.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in project management, coordination, operations, marketing, or administration.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize work and coordinate it across a team. 
• Proficiency with workflow and project management tools, with the ability to learn new technology quickly and train others.
• Experience with, or a clear aptitude for, administering software resources, integrations and automations.
• Hands-on experience using agentic AI tools such as Claude Code, ChatGPT Codex, or similar, to build or maintain applications.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, including the ability to turn data into clear insights.
• A collaborative, proactive approach; the ability to build relationships with students and stakeholders; and comfort with change and experimentation.
•  Interest in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Preferred:

• Experience improving processes, documenting workflows and supporting application testing.
• Experience building dashboards, maintaining data quality, or administering applications, assessments, and surveys.
• Experience managing website content, communications calendars, and social media publishing.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.